Some sites in Paris never change—the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre. But Paris also has a gypsy face where visiting shows and limited-run exhibitions travel to the city from all over the world and take up residence in its galleries and museums. Summer is the time when visitors to Paris can shop around for artistic marvels. And this summer the English, the Spanish, a classic French designer, and a sultry World War I spy named Mata Hari have staked out temporary territories.
At the Musée du Luxembourg, the 17th century palace that French queen Marie de' Medici once called home, the English royal house of Tudor is currently in residence. Until July 19, “The Tudors” showcases a collection of paintings, drawings, and book illuminations featuring Henry VII, Henry VIII, an assortment of Henry’s queens, and his unforgettable offspring, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.
